From stage to studio, the Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter Mic Activator lets you get the best possible audio output from your low-output dynamic and ribbon microphones. The Cloudlifter CL-1 provides up to +25dB of gain that partners with your preamp in amplifying your mics' signal for clean, transparent recordings. With a Cloudlifter in your rig, you can confidently take full advantage of your favorite ribbon mics and other go-to low-output dynamic mics.
Many preamps sound great until you push them, resulting in hiss and crackle produced by the amplifier itself ending up in the mix. The gain boost provided by your Cloudlifter lets your mic pre work more efficiently, giving you the levels you need without the noise.
Ribbon mics are wonderful, but many microphone preamplifiers are simply too weak to get enough signal out of them. A Cloudlifter Mic Activator uses an active circuit powered by your console or preamp’s phantom power to provide up to +25dB of extra gain, effectively transforming even a budget console into a better ribbon preamp.
Cloud Microphones designed their Cloudlifter series around direct-coupled, Class A discrete JFET circuitry engineered to preserve the natural sound of your mics. No matter how dramatic the impact of this transparent technology may be on your recordings, you can be sure you're hearing your microphone at its best.
If you work in a large, multi-room studio or an auditorium, then you won't believe what a difference a Cloudlifter can make. With its extra gain to drive your signal, even cable runs stretching hundreds of feet won’t drain the life out of your sound. The result is nothing short of remarkable.
The original Cloudlifter. Hear more of your dynamic, ribbon, or tube microphone's character and clarity with patented ultra-clean gain.
Cloudlifters are compatible with any tube, dynamic, or ribbon mic on the market today, including these popular microphones:
While Cloudlifters are designed for compatibility with a wide range of microphones, variations may exist. Check with your mic manufacturer for confirmation or contact us anytime — ensuring your best audio experience is our priority.
Cloud Microphones manufactures top-of-the-line microphones, activators, and more. Cloud Ribbon Microphones and patented Cloudlifter Activators are used by artists, engineers, podcasters, creators, broadcasters, and venues worldwide. Cloudlifters are manufactured in the USA and on the Navajo Reservation, supporting small businesses in the Southwest.
Cloudlifters increase microphone sensitivity and bring natural tonal characteristics into focus. With up to +25dB of ultra-clean gain and fixed 3kΩ impedance loading, Cloudlifters are optimized for a wide range of microphones. They allow your preamp to operate in its ideal gain range — reducing noise, distortion, and improving performance. Whether in a professional studio, home setup, stage, or podcast environment, Cloudlifters deliver higher-quality audio with ease.
Hear more of your dynamic and ribbon microphone's natural character with +25dB of ultra-clean gain delivered in two distinct stages. Cloudlifters use +48V phantom power safely — the power never reaches your ribbon or tube mic.
Because your preamp requires less gain, noise is significantly reduced. This also improves natural frequency response and increases gain before feedback, perfect for stage environments.
Whether you’re a professional engineer needing more gain from premium mics or creating content at home, Cloudlifters make getting clean, rich audio effortless.
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